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Boost your ginger shots with superfood smoothie ingredients
Fresh ginger is a powerful ingredient, one that in the quest for optimal nutrition you will want to include in your repertoire of superfood smoothie ingredients.
A powerful antioxidant, in recent years ginger has been somewhat eclipsed by its carotene cousin turmeric. But ginger has been used for its medicinal properties for thousands of years and can help with everything from fighting the common cold to controlling blood sugar.
One of the best ways to benefit from the anti-inflammatory properties of ginger is to pack it into juices and smoothies. A one-a-day must, especially in the winter months, ginger shots are a handy way to make the most of ginger. Boosted with superfood powders, simply stirred in, they are an essential addition to your nutritional arsenal.
Essential smoothie ingredients – ginger
Making a range of healthy ginger shots is quick and easy. It is up to you whether you choose to juice your ginger, or blitz it in a blender; we use a blender and trap the inevitable fibres in a sieve. There are so many flavours you could add to your ginger shots, all with additional nutritional benefits of their own, but we have used apple, lemon and pomegranate respectively. Boost the recipes with additional superfood powders, to make a green shot for instance. A quick way to get your daily dose of superfoods.
Three easy ginger shot recipes
To make 3 x 60ml ginger shots you will first need to make a batch of ginger juice. Once the pulp is sieved away you can then stir in additional juices, plus superfood boosters if you wish.
To prepare the ginger juice in a blender, blitz 200g peeled ginger together with 120 ml water. Press the resulting liquid through a sieve (use the pulp in stir fries and other dishes; it may not be as potent but still a good source of flavour and fibre). You should yield 120ml ginger juice. Clearly you can make more if you wish, to prepare an infinite number of shots, but do bear in mind that after 48 hours the quality of your juice will begin to deteriorate.
Ginger and apple shot
- Add 20ml pressed apple juice to 40ml ginger juice and stir/shake to combine.
Superboost bonus – add 1/2 teaspoon green powder such as kale or spinach
Ginger and lemon shot
- Stir 20ml fresh lemon juice into 40ml ginger juice.
Superboost bonus – add 1/2 teaspoon carrot powder
Ginger and pomegranate shot
- Combine 20ml fresh pomegranate juice with 40ml ginger juice.
Superboost bonus – add 1/2 teaspoon acai powder
So, three easy ginger shots to start you off on your ginger shot journey to optimised health. Try all three, and see what variations of your own you can come up with…
As always, you can find more ingredients for smoothies than you can shake a stick here at Boost Nutrients, or visit our bulk food store for superfoods at wholesale prices.
How to make life easier with stunning smoothie recipes straight from your pantry
Although a smoothie made in a blender is a beautiful thing, there are times when you really need your smoothie recipes to be more grab and go. With a wide range of powders beyond the protein variety now available, it is perfectly possible to make all kinds of smoothies straight in the shaker or glass.
Let us talk you through the process so that you can create your own no blend smoothie recipes at home.
Step by step smoothie recipes straight from your pantry
When creating blender smoothie recipes you make a series of decisions. When making smoothies without a blender you follow this same procedure yet think a little more carefully about how those ingredients will blend together by stirring of shaking. Consider what you want from your smoothie; do you want a refreshing fruity drink or something creamy and full of protein? Many superfood powders such as maca or hemp have quite strong flavours that blend best in sweet creamy concoctions, whilst fruit powders and berries such as acai or goji are well suited to the less creamy sharper end of the spectrum.
Step 1 – Choose your liquid
Depending on the overall result you want to achieve, there are so many options available to you. On the heavier milky side, you have the obvious choice between dairy or non-dairy. Non dairy milks tend to have a thicker texture so will affect the end consistency of your smoothie recipes. Coconut milk out of the can is the creamiest thickest option, and the full coconut flavour it brings can be quite decadent. You could also consider kefir, or just plain old yoghurt thinned down with milk or water.
On the non-creamy side think kombucha, cold teas, or fruit juice. Or even just water.
Here, we chose dairy cow milk.
Step 2 – Choose your fruit or vegetable powders
Again, you will have some idea of where you are going based on those original decisions. Because here we have taken the creamy route, we chose banana powder. There is absolutely nothing to stop you mixing any fruit or vegetable powder with a creamy liquid of course. Vegetable powders would go particularly well with yoghurt or kefir for example. And berries go beautifully with coconut milk. Mmm peaches and cream…
Step 3 – Choose your superfoods
Not that fruits and vegetables aren’t the original superfoods, but we are talking about all those little extras now available to us. Some superfood powders need a milky creamy base to taste their best. Maca, for instance, can be overpowering, but in a thick creamy banana shake it lends a hint of malty goodness. Hemp has a distinct flavour that can be almost grassy. Cacao goes with most things, but sits particularly well in creamier concoctions. Goji powder and acai powder are deeply fruity and acidic, so go particularly well with fruit juices, teas and kombucha. Don’t forget that making great smoothie recipes is all about flavour. Chugging something down just because it is good for is not the aim here at all. So, superfood powders. We chose cacao, maca, and hemp to go with our banana and milk.
Step 4 – Choose any sweeteners and additional flavours
You may need to sweeten your smoothie to suit personal taste or simply to bring the best out in all the flavours. Maybe you want a specific flavour like mint, or rosewater. Maybe you want to bring in a bit of texture with a nut butter. Keep sweetener to a minimum to hold on to nutrient value and keep excess calories to a minimum, and choose all natural extracts.
Here we added a teaspoon of date syrup for sweetness, and a teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Step 5 – shake or stir
That’s it. Shake or stir it all together until well blended.
Pour over ice. You could pour it through a strainer to get rid of any small lumps of powder that did not so mix so well.
Add a garnish if you wish. Here we added a boost with cacao nibs and bee pollen. A bit of texture and some extra nutritional benefit.
We hope you learned from this post how easy it can be to think a little differently and make some fantastic smoothie recipes without the mess or fuss of a blender.
Head on over to find some fantastic no-blend smoothie ingredients on site, or buy direct from the wholefoods bulk store.
3 great healthy recipes for smoothies. Boost your power with superfood ingredients.
Gone are the days when smoothies were purely a way to get your 5-a-day in liquid form. A convenient nutrient booster yes, but mother nature, via modern nutritional science, has given us so much more to play with. These three healthy recipes for smoothies are not only delicious and nutritious in their own right, but also make the most of some clever superfood nutrient boosters to really up the ante. With little or no chopping, and a quick blitz in the blender, these super smoothies will keep you going for the day.
Be prepared!
Alongside your larder of smoothie ingredients, there are a few easy tips you can follow to get the most from these healthy recipes for smoothies. A little quick and easy advance preparation is all it takes. Some of the best smoothies are ice cold and full of semi-frozen texture so make good use of both the freezer as well as the cupboard and you will always be good to go.
- Frozen fruits are the mainstay of many a good smoothie. In these recipes we make use of frozen berries and frozen banana slices. Freeze 1 inch chunks of banana laid flat in a freezer bag. Once solid you can fill the bag and store away in the freezer for easy use. This is an excellent way to use up those browner bananas in the fruit bowl, and they taste sweeter that way too. Ditto berries. Whilst you may use commercial bags of frozen berries, freezing those you have left over from fresh is also a great waste saver.
- Ice cubes are another good way to get frosty flavour into your healthy smoothie recipes. We make use of coconut milk in these recipes, but you can experiment with anything that might make life a little easier and even control kitchen waste. Try freezing cold teas such as green, earl grey or herbal blends. Think of liquids that you might use and could freeze to give maximum flavour to your smoothies rather than dilute them with ice made from water.
What will I need to make these healthy recipes for smoothies?
As well as coconut milk ice cubes, frozen mixed berries, and frozen banana chunks, here’s the list of ingredients we used for these 3 smoothie recipes. Most of the ingredients came straight from the storecupboard for minimum waste and maximum speed.
- Vanilla Extract
- Flaxseed powder, or LSA mix
- Chia seeds
- Maca powder
- Hemp powder
- Acai powder
- Goji powder
- Spinach powder
- Cacao powder
- Cacao nibs
- Dried mulberries
- Dried dates
- Milks; coconut, oat, cow
- Juices; pomegranate
- Whole limes
Pom berry smoothie recipe
Full of fruity sharp flavour, this berry based smoothie is packed with antioxidant power. Best served immediately whilst still semi frozen, yet still great later if you need to put it a bottle and go.
Makes 1 serving
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup frozen berries
1 tablespoon acai powder
1 tablespoon goji powder
2 tablespoon dried mulberries
- Blitz all ingredients in a blender until smooth and slushie thick.
Lime and green smoothie recipe
A great tasting green smoothie thanks to a healthy shot of lime juice and the creamy calm of coconut. The chia adds an almost ice cream texture and lots of fibre.
Makes 1 serving
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon flax seed or LSA mix
1/2 cup coconut ice
Flesh of 2 whole limes, plus the zest
2 teaspoon chia seeds
1 tablespoon spinach powder
- Blitz all ingredients in a blender until smooth and ice cream thick.
Choc date shake smoothie recipe
Like your favourite chocolate shake with nutritional powerhouse cacao, the sweetness of dates and a kiss of vanilla. The maca powder gives it a hint of malted flavour.
Makes 1 serving
1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
3/4 cup frozen banana
2 tablespoon cacao powder
1 tablespoon cacao nibs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 pitted dates
1 tablespoon hemp powder
1 teaspoon maca powder
- Blitz all ingredients in a blender until smooth and shakey thick.
We hope you are inspired to try these three healthy recipes for smoothies. Let us know how you get on. Our post on top ten acai ingredients looks at the benefits of some of the ingredients used here.
Don’t forget to check out our range of smoothie ingredients, or buy your wholefood bulk groceries online.
How to make this super quick bowl smoothie in minutes
With a few well chosen ingredients you can make a delicious and healthy bowl smoothie in minutes. No chopping. No blending. Which means no fuss, and no mess! Our recipes are all tried and tested because we believe that healthy eating should be about delicious food that puts a smile on your face. No more face pulling at the thought of a green smoothie, or chugging down breakfast because it is good for you. Easy to follow, step by step deliciousness.
Step-by-step recipe for super quick berry bowl smoothie
Step 1
Measure 30g porridge oats into a bowl. Because this recipe calls for a quick method (ie microwave) you will need oats that say quick on the packet. These are just like regular oats, but are milled more finely. You can of course use regular porridge oats but they may not be suitable for microwave. In fact you may just end up with exploding milk so be warned. You could also use a porridge blend like our 5 Grain Organic Porridge, but you may need to cook on the stovetop.
Step 2
Add 180ml coconut milk. For a creamier coconutty porridge you could use canned coconut milk, or the creamed coconut that you rehydrate yourself. For regular milk, without the dairy, then go for coconut milk in a carton from the fridge.
Step 3
Microwave on full power for 2 mins. Stir. Again, bear in mind the above notes on the type of porridge you use. There are plenty of other base options for a healthy quick smoothie, something we will run through in another post. If your porridge is a little on the undercooked side, give it another minute.
Step 4
Add 1 teaspoon coconut oil. You don’t have to do this. There are plenty of essential fatty acids in the flaxseeds, but it does give an extra rich boost to your bowl smoothie if you are hungry or simply feeling decadent.
Step 5
Add 2 tablespoons flaxseed powder or our LSA mix. A blend of linseed (aka flax), sunflower seeds and almonds, it gives a nutty boost as well as added texture.
Step 6
Add 2 teaspoons berry powder, acai powder; or both. Either way you will be bringing maximum berry flavours to your bowl smoothie with minimum effort, and a whole bunch of antioxidant goodness too.
Step 7
Stir to combine.
Step 8
Garnish with berries…
coconut flakes…
cacao nibs…
…and finally a flourish of date syrup.
That’s how quick and easy it can be to maximise nutrition, and flavour, at breakfast (or indeed any other) time.
You can find lots of lovely smoothie ingredients here at Boost Nutrients or why not bulk buy food online at wholesale prices from our parent company gourmet store.?
Matcha Tea and Chia Smoothie an Antioxidant Powerhouse
A matcha tea and chia smoothie is an easy healthy breakfast and a combination that you can easily keep in your home pantry.
Use 3 teaspoons of Chia seeds to 1 teaspoon of Match tea Powder. Preparation is easy just add water and stir. The gel that forms around Chia Seeds is due to soluble fibre in the chia seeds
About Match Tea
Matcha is a highly nutritious concentrated tea powder made form the whole of the tea leaf making it an antioxidant powerhouse . Matcha is high in epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) the cancer fighting catechi. Whereas Chia seeds are high in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds can soak in up to ten times their weight in water. This helps in maintaining the proper level of hydration and electrolytes in your stomach and actually optimize your body’s ability to effectively absorb other nutrients. Chia seeds have an extremely low glycaemic index of 1, (below 55 is considered low) and actually helps to lower the rate at which other carbohydrates are converted to sugars.
Your Chia and Matcha smoothie is another example of simple clean eating of natural foods that are chosen to focus on boosting nutrients and sustaining energy levels.
Buy Pep Tea Brand Organic Matcha Tea through this website along with Boost Nutrients brand Chia Seeds.
Organic Beetroot Vegetable Powder is Perfect for Healthy Breakfast Smoothies
Organic beetroot vegetable powder by Boost Nutrients is perfect for healthy breakfast smoothies. It is manufactured from premium organic beetroot juice. Healthy smoothies can be easily made with the help of naturally dried vegetable powders. Besides this, it is ideal for an acai bowl and granola bowl toppings. The products of Boost Nutrients are made under certain HACCP certified grounds and it is also manufactured from respective organic certified manufacturers as well as processors in which organic products are shown. Organic beetroot vegetable powder contains high nutrient retention and it is a gluten-free and allergen-free product. The ingredients of organic beetroot vegetable powder are 100% organic beetroot juice. It is rich in protein, fibre, calcium, minerals and vitamins.
Organic beetroot vegetable powder has a long shelf life if respective products are stored properly. This product is sealed in foil-lined resealable bags. Please never left the bags open as it may get expired due to absorbing moisture from respective air.
Visit Boost Nutrients website for more information to know more details about the product. Book your favourite product now and get online discounts on this product.
Correct Re-hydration of Fruit and Vegetable Powders
The correct re-hydration of fruit and vegetable powders gives the best nutritional value along with their great convenience. Dehydrated vegetables maintain a high level of their nutritive value when re-hydrated and can be used in a variety of recipes. Powdered fruit and vegetables are particularly convenient for making high nutrient smoothies.
The degree to which de-hydrated powders retain nutritional values, in keeping with the typical high quality fresh juice or pulp of an original fruit or vegetable, depends upon several factors including the quality of the original produce. One of the most important issues is the original method of de-hydration and manufacture and storage of the product.
Boost Nutrients focus on a slow low-heat method of drying from a pureed fruit or vegetable product. This compares much more favorably to freeze drying for retention of colours, flavours and nutrients of the produce.
How to Re-hydrate Vegetable Powders.
Boost Nutrients – Smoothie Greens Powder
Lets review how to re-hydrate vegetable powders. Vegetable powders are really simple to re-hydrate. For a smoothie, simply add your desired strength of powder to water. (See re-hydration ratio below). Stir briskly and let it stand for a minute. Next stir in any other ingredients and drop it down fast. It is not really necessary to re-hydrate vegetable powders prior to using them in a recipe that requires cooking.
How to re-hydrate Fruit Powders.
There is a simple method in how to re-hydrate fruit powders and its not really complicated. Much like vegetable powders its a matter of choice and use. For a fast fruit smoothie, just spoon your fruit powder into a glass of water and stir. Make sure you quickly reseal your powder to ensure no moisture gets in. Its best to open your air tight container in an air conditioned room on hot humid days.
Re-hydration ratio For Fruit & Vegetable Powders.
Boost Nutrients publish the recommended ratio of powder to water for re-hydration of each of its fruit and vegetable powders. It is listed per 100g of powder under the product description, for each powdered fruit & vegetable products on our website. This ratio is specific to Boost Nutrient’s own powdered fruit and vegetable products as they are different to most other fruit and vegetable powders. They are NOT freeze dried products and so you will not get the same level of nutrients, colour or flavour with these ratios using other products.
Lets examine Boost Nutrient’s Australian Spinach Powder. Our published re-hydration rate is to add 1900ml of water to 100g of product to give 2000 of re-hydrated product. So our small 100g sample pack with re-hydrate to 2 litres of product. However if your making a smoothie for the purpose of increasing your nutrient intake, you might choose to make it double the normal strength. Its a matter of choice as to taste and purpose and also what other ingredients you like to add to a vegetable smoothie.
Whatever your style, you can not deny the sheer convenience of powdered spinach for a super green smoothie in seconds from your pantry. And with zero carrying, storing and chopping of fresh spinach leaves.
Organic Peach Fruit Powder Perfect for Making Healthy Smoothies
Boost Nutrients produce great fruit and vegetable powders, toppings for acai bowl, and smoothie ingredients. The Organic Peach Fruit Powder is very popular among and provides a superior taste and fine nutrition. Boost Nutrients utilize completely different technologies for drying products and it is generally made with low temperature with the constant process of evaporation that does not destroy nutrients.
Fruit Powder Re-hydration Rate
Understanding fruit powder re-hydration rate. Our Organic Peach Fruit Powder has a high re-hydration rate. Add 572ml of water to 100g of this product to give 672 of re-hydrated product. So you can literally pull a fresh highly nutritious fruit juice out of your pantry to make the basis of your smoothie. Not fruit to fetch and carry and chop or squeeze?
Organic Peach Fruit Powder is produced from organic peaches which is perfect for making healthy smoothies. It is also an ideal for acai bowl and granola toppings. This Organic Peach Fruit Powder is GMO free, vegan friendly, gluten free as well as allergen free. It is rich in protein, fiber, vitamin E, minerals and more that helps to build natural immunity to resist illness. Organic Peach Fruit Powder contains no chemicals and other preservatives.
Spinach Vegetable Powder Prevents Oxidative Stress and Blood Pressure
Boost Nutrients produce multi-varied items such as vegetable powder, fruit powder and several kinds of smoothie recipes. Boost Nutrients is basically an Aussie brand which consumes mainly garden-fresh raw ingredients, from Australia where possible, and it also consumes high-quality ingredients from respective overseas suppliers. The main goal of Boost Nutrients is to provide healthy energy drinks and meal toppings and to ease the respective process of producing smoothies.
Spinach vegetable powder is one of the vegetable powders that help to prevent blood pressure, cancer, and several other severe diseases. Spinach vegetable powder is rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, flavonoids as well as carotenoids. It is produced by the process of drying whole spinach leaf pulp. Spinach powder is green in color and it has a mild flavor of spinach. Using this powder, people can make smoothies and juices of spinach. Moreover, it can be used in soups, salad dressings as well as savory dishes.
The Best Smoothie Vegetable Powder
Boost Nutrients offers a great range of green vegetable protein powders which can be used to make fast efficient and healthy breakfast smoothies. One of the main concerns of a Vegan is the possibility that they might lack enough proteins and nutrients.
Each Vegetable has its own special nutrients. For Boost Nutrients, the fruit and the vegetables puree are made to undergo a unique process of slow temperature drying after it is pureed. Boost Nutrients have a wide range of powdered fruits and vegetables.
You can make the best Green Smoothies with the Super Greens Powder which is available in our online store. Some of the High Nutrient Powder available in our store is Goji Bery, Banana, Peach, Mango, Mixed Berry, Acai Berry.
You can visit us at Boost Nutrients to get detailed information on each product. Boost Nutrients is distributed in Australia by Sydney’s main cafe and wholesale food suppliers Opera Foods.